Radio Free Europe
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is a radio and communications organization funded by the United States Congress. It was founded in 1950 by the National Committee for a Free Europe. This Free Europe Committee, headed by John Foster Dulles, was an instrument of the CIA. The organization exists today in Europe and the Middle East. It broadcasts more than 1,000 hours per week, in 28 languages, via shortwave, AM, FM and the Internet. RFE/RL's official mission statement is "To promote democratic values and institutions by disseminating factual information and ideas." More » (Source: Wikipedia)
Overview
Media:
Radio
Audience:
(English)
Political Viewpoint:
Neutral viewpoint
Editorial
Edited By:
Ezra Fox
Last Edit:
Sep 17, 2007 - 1:32 PM PDT
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